Swindon Village Primary School
Church Road, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9QPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Swindon Village Primary School is a primary school in Cheltenham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 17th of 40 primary schools in Cheltenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2013, report published 4 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
The school rules, 'be kind, be respectful, be the best you can be', are at the heart of everything the school does. Pupils understand the importance of being kind to one another. Children in Reception Year learn to share and take turns. Pupils learn about tolerance, patience and happiness. They understand that the school rules help them to know how to treat one another. The school values teach pupils about courage and determination. Pupils enjoy a challenge and strive to do their best. For example, in mathematics, they enjoy learning through practice and problem-solving. Pupils are resilient. They recognise that when things are tricky it makes them think harder and that this helps them to learn. There are clear expectations for behaviour in the school. Pupils understand these. They listen well to adults and to one another. Pupils say that there is no bullying in the school. They know that there is always an adult they can talk to if they have concerns. Staff help pupils to succeed. They design memorable activities to inspire learning. As a result, pupils talk about the many trips and events that help to bring learning to life. For example, the Year 6 railway trip to help pupils learn about the experience of evacuees during World War II.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not read books that are well matched to the sounds that they know. As a result, they do not always get the help that they need to become fluent in reading. The school needs to ensure that the books pupils read are well matched to the sounds that they know and are learning, to ensure that they develop fluency and confidence in reading.
- In some subjects, pupils do not have appropriate opportunities to recall and embed earlier learning. As a result, sometimes, pupils do not develop a secure understanding of the knowledge that leaders intend for them to learn. The school should ensure that there are planned opportunities to recall and embed learning to help pupils to know and remember more in the long term across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
414 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Swindon Village Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardners Lane Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Hesters Way Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Gloucester Road Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 38% met the expected standard |
| Rowanfield Infant School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Dunalley Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Geraint Mills
- Phone
- 01242690016
- Address
- Church Road, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9QP
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115744
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.